fluorosis

Noun

Meaning

a pathological condition resulting from an excessive intake of fluorine (usually from drinking water)

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The risk of fluorosis goes up with exposure to higher levels of fluoride. Source: Internet

The population of Iceland fell by half, though this may have been caused by fluorosis after the eruption of the volcano Laki in 1783. citation Iceland also suffered failures of cereal crops and people moved away from a grain-based diet. Source: Internet

Painful conditions Skeletal fluorosis in a cow's leg, due to industrial contamination * Osteomyelitis is inflammation of the bone or bone marrow due to bacterial infection. Source: Internet

In 2006, the American Dental Association warned against not preparing infant formula with fluoridated tap water because of the risk of children developing dental fluorosis. Source: Internet

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